What was one source of conflict between the northern and southern tribes of the Israelites

Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders causing the 10 northern tribes to leave and align themselves with Jeroboam. It was during the reign of Rehoboam that the kingdom was divided. After the death of King Solomon, the United Kingdom of Israel split into two kingdoms

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answer; protectionism fosters competition and keeps price regulated;